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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has publicly recommitted to improving citizens' economic conditions during the Chuseok holiday. His message emphasizes understanding the current economic challenges facing Korean households. Lee shared a personal video and Instagram post highlighting his dedication to national prosperity. The president remains optimistic about overcoming current economic obstacles through collective national effort.

Key Points: Lee Jae Myung Vows Livelihood Support During Chuseok

  • President pledges comprehensive support for household economic prosperity
  • Addresses national challenges during Chuseok holiday
  • Acknowledges current economic hardships facing Korean families
  • Commits to national industrial growth and development
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South Korean President Lee reaffirms pledge to improve people's livelihoods

South Korean President Lee commits to improving citizens' economic well-being amid challenges, shares message during harvest festival

"I am confident we will overcome all challenges - Lee Jae Myung"

Seoul, Oct 7

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday reaffirmed his pledge to focus on improving people's livelihoods, a day after the nation celebrated the Chuseok holiday.

"With a humble heart, I promise again that I will more carefully look after the people's present and the future of their livelihoods," Lee wrote on Instagram as he shared photos of himself and first lady Kim Hea Kyung in traditional Korean attire to mark the nation's fall harvest festival.

He said he would commit to such efforts even if it could mean putting important things on the line or risking finger-pointing and misunderstanding, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Lee's comments come as South Korea and the United States are currently undergoing tariff negotiations.

It also came after the main opposition People Power Party criticised his appearance last night on JTBC's cooking show "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator," where he promoted Korean cuisine.

The recording of the episode featuring Lee and his wife took place amid an outage of online government services due to a fire at a state data centre late last month.

On October 4, Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung offered their greetings to the public on the second day of the extended Chuseok holiday, vowing utmost efforts to improve people's livelihoods.

In a video message, Lee said he feels a "heavy sense of responsibility" as the country celebrates this year's extended Chuseok holiday, the Korean fall harvest festival, from Friday to next Thursday.

"The Chuseok holiday is a time when we wish for abundance for the year and dream of a hopeful future, but the hardships facing people's livelihoods remain too great for us to be sharing only joy," he said.

Lee pledged his utmost efforts to help "every household live more prosperously" and ensure that the country's industries make a "vigorous leap forward."

"I am confident we will overcome all challenges, given our people's shared commitment and aspiration for a better tomorrow," he added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Interesting to see a president on a cooking show! Shows he's trying to connect with common people. Our Indian leaders should also do more such informal interactions. The traditional attire looks beautiful too! 🇮🇳🇰🇷
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David E
While I appreciate the sentiment, it's concerning that he appeared on a TV show during a government service outage. Priorities matter - governance should come before publicity stunts. Hope he focuses on actual delivery.
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Ananya R
The Chuseok festival sounds similar to our Diwali - both harvest festivals celebrating abundance. Good to see leaders acknowledging people's struggles during festive times. We need more such empathy in politics everywhere.
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Karthik V
Promoting Korean cuisine is actually smart diplomacy! Food connects cultures. Maybe Indian leaders can also showcase our diverse cuisines while discussing policy matters. Soft power matters in international relations.
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Sarah B
The tariff negotiations with US mentioned here are crucial. As India also navigates complex trade relationships, it's interesting to see how other countries balance domestic priorities with international commitments.

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